getting mixed up with sedan specs? Current Corolla sedans are 4630mm overall length, hence also why a Corolla sedan has far superior boot space to a Corolla hatch
The timing of this is going to be key; with GAC releasing their small hatchback mid 2025 which looks worse externally l, but has better interior, better storage, better range, faster charging, safer batteries and possibly V2G(?); I'd love to see a review of this when you get a chance. Kia just loses out with a 30 minute charge time, for a battery you can't take to 100% without degrading. I do love the exterior look though.
The central storage sucks. I don’t know why manufacturers leave it all open. I don’t want my stuff on display to criminals. Also, no one wants to reach down to the floor for the cup holders. That piece that slides out in the armrest is form over function as well. Also don’t understand why manufacturers are making front wheel drive EV’s. It’s just the gradual enshitification of EV’s.
What battery's do these use I hear the Battery's they use in KIA are much more prone to thermal run away vs Batteries in BYD etc. Buying an EV you think reviewers would review the Batteries the most important aspect of the car.
In China, there are 70 cases of Chinese electric vehicle batteries exploding every day. This is an announcement from the Chinese government, so you can't believe it. If you think about it, there are 700 cases of Chinese electric vehicle batteries exploding every day.
@@benjamin-erlangenThe Chinese have been making batteries for over 80 years. After all BYD started as a battery company. Chinese batteries do not explode anymore than other batteries.
I'm not sure why you're misinformed, but if you have even a bit of interest in cars, you'd know that most expensive or high-performance EVs use NCM batteries. The main advantages of LFP batteries are their cost and longevity, but longevity actually becomes a drawback when the output exceeds over 2C-rate.
@@Gimlet6051could you explain a bit how the longevity becomes a drawback? Or point me in the direction of a resource so I can find out about it? I’m a pensioner so I’m looking for an EV that will last a very long time. Preferably the rest of my life. So longevity of the battery has been my main concern and from the research I’ve done so far it seems LFP will last many more charging cycles with less degradation, so with the amount of driving and charging I do it should outlive me. I’ve never seen/heard anyone mention what you did though.
So beautiful country, so beautiful EV
looks very differnet to Chiense EV. Love to give a test drive
That sliding tray should be removable to access potential storage space
0:38 sec mark--- what corolla hatch is 4.6m long? this is more kia sportage length ... Think you meant to say 4.3m long
getting mixed up with sedan specs? Current Corolla sedans are 4630mm overall length, hence also why a Corolla sedan has far superior boot space to a Corolla hatch
Looks good but as for the interior there’s not much cubby space and I’m not a fan of the big vacant space that they do now under the dash board area
The timing of this is going to be key; with GAC releasing their small hatchback mid 2025 which looks worse externally l, but has better interior, better storage, better range, faster charging, safer batteries and possibly V2G(?); I'd love to see a review of this when you get a chance. Kia just loses out with a 30 minute charge time, for a battery you can't take to 100% without degrading.
I do love the exterior look though.
Awesome KIA
I can't wait for it's average price to be 15,000 USD in 7 to 10 years in the used EV space, (than I can maybe afford one)
The central storage sucks. I don’t know why manufacturers leave it all open. I don’t want my stuff on display to criminals. Also, no one wants to reach down to the floor for the cup holders.
That piece that slides out in the armrest is form over function as well.
Also don’t understand why manufacturers are making front wheel drive EV’s. It’s just the gradual enshitification of EV’s.
Lot’s of different battery tech these days.
How is nickel, cobalt & manganese better?
Higher energy density than LFP but higher fire risk. Overall still low vs liquid fuel cars, but personally I'd prefer LFP
Heated ventilated electric seats? Driving safety aids
Soon we can change cars as we change our phones
What battery's do these use I hear the Battery's they use in KIA are much more prone to thermal run away vs Batteries in BYD etc. Buying an EV you think reviewers would review the Batteries the most important aspect of the car.
In China, there are 70 cases of Chinese electric vehicle batteries exploding every day. This is an announcement from the Chinese government, so you can't believe it. If you think about it, there are 700 cases of Chinese electric vehicle batteries exploding every day.
not true
ev3 have LG ncm batteries. byd?? no. byd is suck. e-gmp (LG,sk) is best. lfp is only cheaper than ncm. there is nothing better than ncm.
Chinese-made batteries explode.
Buy a Korean-made battery
@@benjamin-erlangenThe Chinese have been making batteries for over 80 years. After all BYD started as a battery company. Chinese batteries do not explode anymore than other batteries.
Loss me on the design. Much prefer the EX30.
The interior is absolutely hideous.
NMC battery? For a EV in 2025? Seems very behind the times....
I wonder. Is it an envirronmental thing, not using lithium...
Ncm battery is a kind of Lithium- ion battery. Also, it contains Lithium.
I'm not sure why you're misinformed, but if you have even a bit of interest in cars, you'd know that most expensive or high-performance EVs use NCM batteries. The main advantages of LFP batteries are their cost and longevity, but longevity actually becomes a drawback when the output exceeds over 2C-rate.
@@Gimlet6051could you explain a bit how the longevity becomes a drawback? Or point me in the direction of a resource so I can find out about it?
I’m a pensioner so I’m looking for an EV that will last a very long time. Preferably the rest of my life. So longevity of the battery has been my main concern and from the research I’ve done so far it seems LFP will last many more charging cycles with less degradation, so with the amount of driving and charging I do it should outlive me. I’ve never seen/heard anyone mention what you did though.
E81A BATTERY NCM 811, LG ENSOL